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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.32, 12,137.06 and 2,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.32, 12,137.06 and 2,544.54 is: 3,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.32 : 12,137.06 = 2,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.32/12,137.06 = 2,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.32x = 12,137.06 × 2,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.32x = 30,883,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883,234.65/8,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.84

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